Substitute Teachers 2026 - 2027 School Year

Rocky View Schools (RVS); Airdrie; On-site; CAD 36,900 - 59,040; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplemental benefits package

Job summary

Rocky View Schools (RVS) is recruiting Substitute Teachers for the 2026‑2027 school year. Substitutes teach on an as‑needed basis at any RVS school and must be available for the full school year, with transportation and reliable access to phone/internet.

Applicants must have an Alberta Teaching Certificate, a valid TQS document, and provide a professional reference letter from a recent supervisor on letterhead. A Criminal Record check is required within 30 days of start.

Qualifications

• Current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check required within 30 days of start.
• Professional letter of reference from most recent supervisor on company letterhead.
• New/Recent Graduates: final practicum report accepted in lieu of a reference letter.
• Must provide Alberta Teaching Certificate and TQS documentation.

Responsibilities

• Substitute teach on an as‑needed basis at any RVS school.
• Maintain classroom climate of respect and safety.
• Follow school policies, curricula and daily schedules.
• Collaborate with staff to support student learning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Pedagogical understanding

Education

Alberta Teaching Certificate

TQS document

Job description

Substitute Teachers - 2026-2027 School Year

RVS is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world‑class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.

RVS is situated on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta including the Siksikaitsitapi (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Amskapi Pikuni), the Tsuutina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations (Bearspaw, Chiniki, Goodstoney), and the Rocky View Métis District.

As a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 29,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.

Opportunity

RVS invites applications for Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year.

Substitute teachers are called to substitute teach on an as‑needed basis at any of our schools. You must be available to work throughout the 2026-2027 school year, be accessible by telephone and internet, and provide your own transportation.

No interview is required to be added to the substitute teacher list. A positive reference letter received will be the approval to be placed on the substitute teacher list. Please ensure a professional letter of reference is attached to your job application, from your most recent supervisor, relevant to the job opportunity, written on company letterhead, signed and dated within the past 18 months.

Successful candidates will possess

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial environment, with all members of the learning community
• Understanding of and commitment to a teaching style congruent with RVS' vision, mission, and beliefs
• Strong pedagogical understanding as it relates to a variety of curricula
• Ability to quickly engage students in their learning while ensuring a classroom climate of respect and safety

Substitute Teacher Expectations

• There is no minimum day availability required to be a substitute teacher with RVS
• There is no minimum geographical area selection required

Substitute Teachers are now eligible to access the supplemental benefits package at their own cost.

Pre‑employment Requirements

• The successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employment.
• Applicants must provide a professional letter of reference, attached to the job application, from their most recent supervisor, relevant to the job opportunity, written on company letterhead, signed and dated within the past 18 months.

New/Recent Graduates Only: In lieu of a reference letter please submit your final practicum report.

The successful candidate must possess or be eligible for an Alberta Teaching Certificate and provide Human Resources with an original of their Teacher Qualifications Service (TQS) document.

Please attach your resume and cover letter, quoting job code #4051895. We request all applications be placed through http://rockyview.simplication.com/.

Rocky View Schools Human Resources https://www.rockyview.ab.ca/careers/current_opportunities We appreciate and consider all applications. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting you.